Predictions for the 23rd Round of Serie A, January 30 – February 3
Lazio – Genoa
Despite the lifting of the transfer ban and active market moves, Lazio's results continue to decline. In the last seven matches, the team has secured only one victory, and even that was a hard-fought win against Verona (1:0), who are at the bottom of the table. Genoa, on the other hand, has gained momentum and remains unbeaten in five consecutive matches, with a comeback victory over Bologna (3:2) last weekend likely boosting the "Griffins'" confidence significantly.
Match Prediction for Lazio – Genoa: the visitors will not lose
Pisa – Sassuolo
Both teams approach the upcoming clash in less than ideal form. Pisa has not won in 11 matches, while Sassuolo ended their winless streak of seven games just last week, narrowly defeating Cremonese at home (1:0). Currently, the "Black and Greens" do not appear stronger than their opponent, especially since the match will be an away game for them, making it extremely challenging to secure three points under such conditions.
Match Prediction for Pisa – Sassuolo: the hosts will not lose
Napoli – Fiorentina
Recently, Napoli has been disappointing their fans more frequently. In the last five Serie A rounds, the team has managed only one victory, causing them to drop to fourth place in the standings. Last weekend, the Neapolitans were thoroughly defeated by Juventus (0:3). Fiorentina, meanwhile, remains near the relegation zone but has been picking up points more often lately. In their last six matches across all competitions, the "Violas" have consistently scored at least one goal, so the visitors are quite capable of finding the net in the upcoming match.
Match Prediction for Napoli – Fiorentina: the visitors will score
Cagliari – Verona
Cagliari approaches the upcoming match in high spirits. In the last two rounds, the team has taken maximum points, defeating the in-form Juventus (1:0) and a direct rival in the relegation battle, Fiorentina (2:1). Verona, however, remains at the bottom of the table, winless in seven consecutive matches (2 draws and 5 losses). In such a situation, the hosts are quite capable of securing a third consecutive victory.
Match Prediction for Cagliari – Verona: home win with (0) handicap
Torino – Lecce
One of the most ambiguous matches of the round will take place in Turin. Torino is experiencing a tough period, having suffered four defeats in their last five matches, and were thoroughly beaten by Como (0:6) last weekend. Lecce has also been disappointing their fans for a while: the "Salentians" have not tasted victory in seven matches, losing five of them. Both teams have struggled to score during their poor runs, so a high-scoring game is unlikely here.
Match prediction for Torino vs Lecce: total under 2.5 goals
Como vs Atalanta
The central match of the round will take place in Como. Both teams are in excellent form and are competing for the same goal – a spot in the Champions League. The "Larians" have won six of their last eight matches across all competitions, and in the previous Serie A round, they demolished Torino at home (6:0). Atalanta, after changes in the coaching staff, is also showing fantastic results and last weekend left no chance for Parma (4:0). The game promises to be spectacular.
Match prediction for Como vs Atalanta: total over 2.5 goals
Cremonese vs Inter
Cremonese still cannot break their winless streak. The team hasn't tasted victory in eight consecutive matches, mostly suffering defeats. Inter, on the other hand, feels very confident at the top of the standings, with a five-point lead over the nearest rival. Recently, the "Nerazzurri" have hardly made any mistakes, and last weekend they steamrolled Pisa (6:2), coming back from 0:2. The hosts have very little chance, even for a draw.
Match prediction for Cremonese vs Inter: away win with a handicap (-1.5)
Parma vs Juventus
Juventus has been feeling great lately. The team consistently earns points and is in fifth place in the standings, trailing Roma and Napoli by just one point. Last weekend, the Turin side left no trace of the reigning champion, thrashing Napoli 3:0. Parma, on the contrary, is going through a tough period. The team hasn't scored in three consecutive matches and was hopelessly destroyed by Atalanta in the previous round (0:4). The visitors look like clear favorites.
Match prediction for Parma vs Juventus: away win
Udinese vs Roma
Roma has been looking quite confident lately and consistently earning points, which has already lifted them to third place in the Serie A standings. Udinese, however, cannot boast about their results – the team rarely wins and mainly defeats weaker opponents like Verona (3:1). The "Wolves" should not face serious problems with Udinese even in an away match.
Match prediction for Udinese vs Roma: away win
Bologna vs Milan
The 23rd round of Serie A will conclude with a match in Bologna. The teams approach the match in completely different forms. Bologna has looked lackluster lately: since the end of November, they have secured only one victory in the league and currently sit in eighth place, trailing the top-6 by ten points. Milan, however, continues to hold the second position and is chasing Inter, trailing by five points. The visitors cannot afford to drop points in such matches, otherwise catching up to the "Nerazzurri" will become extremely difficult.
